Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis is a renowned author and financial journalist, whose books have been listed on countless occasions as New York Times Bestsellers. The recipient of two Los Angeles Times Book Prizes, Michael is best known for writing books such as Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game and The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game, both of which were adapted into films. As an esteemed writer, Michael is famed for his coverage of financial crises and behavioural finance. When hired as a keynote speaker, Michael can discuss such topics in-depth, engaging his audiences with his prominence as a bestselling author. 

Initially working as a Bond Salesman for Salomon Brothers, Michael began his prolific career as a writer in 1989, when he authored Liar’s Poker. From that point on, Michael proved his prominence as a writer, going on to author titles such as The New New Thing, Flash Boys, The Undoing Project, The Fifth Risk and his most recent, Going Infinite – a no.1 New York Times Bestseller. Michael’s bestselling books cover a variety of topics, from the collapse of FTX to the failure of the Trump Administration and the story of NFL Offensive Tackle Michael Oher. Amongst writing his bestselling books, Michael has also worked for The Spector and The New York Times Magazine, as well as having been a Senior Editor and Campaign Manager for The New Republic. He has also written a column for Bloomberg and been a contributing editor for Vanity Fair. 

In addition to writing, Michael is also the Host of the Against the Rules Podcast, an Apple No. 1-rated podcast. In this podcast, Michael focuses on various aspects of society and the concept of fairness. He has also authored and narrated The Coming Storm for Audible Studios audiobooks and authored the Dad Again column for Slate. In honour of his decorated career as an author and financial journalist, Michael was made a Member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. He has also been the recipient of the Gerald Loeb Award Honourable Mention for Magazines for authoring In Nature’s Casino and was twice awarded the Gerald Loeb Award for Feature Writing, once for The End and again for Wall Street on the Tundra. 

With a highly credible career to his name, Michael is now hired as a keynote speaker for a variety of public and corporate speaking engagements. When hired for speaking engagements, Michael shares his sharp observations of politics, finance and American culture, renowned as a leading social commentator. Michael studies in depth the ever-changing value systems that drive everything from economic markets to cultural norms and political landscapes. Empowering audiences with takeaways on how to adapt thought strategies to facilitate growth, Michael’s keynote speeches and Q&A sessions are truly thought-provoking. If you are looking for a keynote speaker who can discuss politics, finance, culture, and more in-depth, hire prolific author and financial journalist Michael Lewis today.